'Spring Beauty' is very similar in appearance to the species, except perhaps slightly larger, longer blooming and deeper blue in color.

Problems

Crown rot is an occasional but potentially serious problem.

Garden Uses

In early spring provides intense blue color to the rock garden or border front. Effective when massed in front of or around shrubs or trees, or planted in large groupings with other early spring bulbs. Mass in sweeping drifts in woodland, wild or naturalized areas or along shady banks. Also may be naturalized in the lawn in the same manner as crocus.